Mason at Frank Stillo Jr. dba Custom Masonry
at Frank Stillo Jr. dba Custom Masonry in Phillipsburg, NJ
About This Program
Frank Stillo Jr. dba Custom Masonry in Phillipsburg, NJ offers a registered non-union Mason apprenticeship for individuals ready to learn the masonry trade through a paid, time-based training program. Located along the Delaware River in Warren County, Custom Masonry provides apprentices with hands-on experience across a range of residential and commercial masonry projects.
The three-year program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop practical masonry skills including brick, block, and stone installation; mortar mixing and application; layout and measurement; cutting and fitting; and joint finishing. Technical instruction addresses jobsite safety, trade mathematics, construction blueprint reading, and the material knowledge required to perform quality masonry work.
Upon completing the program, graduates receive journey-level mason credentials recognized throughout the industry. The Phillipsburg area, situated near the Pennsylvania border, offers access to construction markets on both sides of the Delaware River, giving credentialed masons solid regional employment opportunities in a trade with consistent long-term demand.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$24
OJT Hours
6,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
3 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
Mason Career Outlook
National Median
$24.19/hr
~$50,315.2/yr
Apprentice Start
$15/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Mason employment is projected to grow moderately, supported by commercial construction and infrastructure investment. Demand is strongest in regions with active building and renovation markets. Retirements in the existing workforce are creating additional openings. Masons with restoration skills or concrete finishing certifications have the best prospects.
What to Expect as a Mason Apprentice
Duration
3 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (6,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
432 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
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